Prepare against Zsolt Mezei
Hungary · World #57,811 classical · FIDE ID 719587
Our database contains 50 games by Zsolt Mezei, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zsolt Mezei's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsolt Mezei before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,863 | 2,100 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,862 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 10 | 18 | 22 | 20.0% |
| As White | 25 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsolt Mezei's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsolt Mezei's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 88.0% | 36.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 36.4% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Mezei usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Mezei usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Mezei usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Mezei usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mezei usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 52.9% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 7 | 41.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 8.3% |
Zsolt Mezei's chess games
All 50 games by Zsolt Mezei in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 10 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Nikoletta Lakos | 2,380 | Ajka Borostyan Cup | B34 |
| Jan 1997 | Rudolf Paksa | 2,275 | Ajka Borostyan Cup | C10 |
| Apr 2004 | Nandor Papp | 2,140 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | E46 |
| Sep 2004 | Richard Veber | 2,013 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0405 | C00 |
| Oct 2016 | Bela Somogyi | 1,846 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajka Borostyan Cup | 2000 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,205 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 4 | 1,894 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,775 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,934 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1415 | 2014 | 3 | 0 | 1,631 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | 2006 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,823 |
| chT3-HUN | 1996 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| ch-HUN Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsolt Mezei's chess games?
50 games by Zsolt Mezei, from Apr 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Zsolt Mezei has played.
What does Zsolt Mezei play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Zsolt Mezei opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsolt Mezei answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zsolt Mezei play as White?
As White, Zsolt Mezei's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsolt Mezei play as Black?
As Black, Zsolt Mezei most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Zsolt Mezei's FIDE rating?
Zsolt Mezei is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Zsolt Mezei played?
Our database contains 50 games by Zsolt Mezei, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsolt Mezei?
50 games by Zsolt Mezei reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.